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FA03 WFF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,214 mi
Last recorded166,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WFF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 166,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake only just met pass requirements

Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 138,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,871 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,260 miles

Oil leak

centre rear passanger seat missing at the time of retest

Fail 18 Nov 2014 83,258 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,446 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,446 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,749 miles

both rear rear seats have been remved

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,301 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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FA03 WFF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA03 WFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA03 WFF registered?

FA03 WFF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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